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العسنق

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe completeness and beauty, particularly in a physical sense. It is used to denote something that is fully formed and aesthetically pleasing.

Derived headwords

العَسْنَقُnoun
  1. 1.
    Complete beautyclassical

    Refers to a state of being fully and perfectly beautiful, often implying a well-formed or well-proportioned appearance.

كقُنْفُذٍother
  1. 1.
    Like a hedgehogclassical

    This is a comparative phrase used to illustrate the form or appearance associated with the root, possibly referring to a compact or well-rounded shape.

Parallel reading

العَسْنَقُ، كقُنْفُذٍ: التامُ الحَسَنِ.
Al-'asnaqu, like a hedgehog: the complete, the beautiful.